1963 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2004 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2004 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Vel Satis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 775 kg more than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Nissan Bluebird | 2004 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Bluebird | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
